Posted by Samuel on Thu 19th Nov, 2020 - tori.ng
The bandits were said to have invaded Dickson’s compound through the Forcados River on Wednesday night.
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Some gunmen have caused serious commotion in Bayelsa state after attacking a former governor's house.
The gunmen shot dead a police officer in a midnight attack at the Toru-Orua residence of former Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state, according to The PUNCH.
The bandits were said to have invaded Dickson’s compound through the Forcados River on Wednesday night.
The slain officer was among a team of police personnel guarding the former governor’s home. He was said to have died on the spot.
When contacted, the state Police Command said it would come up with a detailed statement on the incident later.
Details later...